B & B in the land of Lascaux & Lautrec (Lot).

Description from the owner

The property is situated on the square of a charming 13th century village in the Lot, near the Dordogne and Aquitaine. The terrace, where breakfast and dinner can be served, has panoramic views of the countryside. The two double-bedded rooms are modest but practical and are in an independent wing of the house.

If you want private facilities when booking one of the bedrooms you can make an exclusive reservation. The entire guest wing will therefore be yours for a supplement.

Your host is Sally Gaucheron, a British art historian resident in the region since 1991. The range of services she provides reflects her interests : personal cultural tours, walking holidays, artist's or writer's retreat. Sally creates holidays for individuals and not groups.
This region of southwest France is famous for its wealth of Paleolithic and medieval sites, picturesque hilltop villages and unspoiled and varied landscape.
St. Cirq-Lapopie, Rocamadour and the Valentré Bridge at Cahors are the best known sites in the Lot. Many less familiar but equally delightful treasures await the enquiring visitor. Pech Merle is of international renown, both for its prehistoric images and geological formations. Bonaguil castle is just a short drive away. Lawrence of Arabia wrote about it in a letter to his mother in 1908: "It is so perfect that it is almost ridiculous to call it a ruin".
Henry Miller describes the area in 'The Colossus of Maroussi': "It is not French, not Austrian, not European even: it is the country of enchantment which the poets have staked out and which they alone may lay claim to. It is the nearest thing to paradise this side of Greece. Let us call it the Frenchman's paradise, by way of making a concession."
You can visit these sites and more without having a car! The solution is to book your own touring programme with Sally. However she is always pleased to advise you if you wish to remain independent.
(Please note that the prices listed are per room and not per person).
Owner Terms
Reduced tarif for stays of 3 nights, 6 nights and 13 nights. Full-board and half-board rates available for artist and writers. Please see our web site for details : (website: hidden) tours, walking holidays, artist's or writer's retreat. Sally creates holidays for individuals and not groups.

This region of southwest France is famous for its wealth of Paleolithic and medieval sites, picturesque hilltop villages and unspoiled and varied landscape.

St. Cirq-Lapopie, Rocamadour and the Valentré Bridge at Cahors are the best known sites in the Lot. Many less familiar but equally delightful treasures await the enquiring visitor. Pech Merle is of international renown, both for its prehistoric images and geological formations. Bonaguil castle is just a short drive away. Lawrence of Arabia wrote about it in a letter to his mother in 1908: "It is so perfect that it is almost ridiculous to call it a ruin".

Henry Miller describes the area in 'The Colossus of Maroussi': "It is not French, not Austrian, not European even: it is the country of enchantment which the poets have staked out and which they alone may lay claim to. It is the nearest thing to paradise this side of Greece. Let us call it the Frenchman's paradise, by way of making a concession."

You can visit these sites and more without having a car! The solution is to book your own touring programme with Sally. However she is always pleased to advise you if you wish to remain independent.

(Please note that the prices listed are per room and not per person).

Owner Terms

Reduced tarif for stays of 3 nights, 6 nights and 13 nights. Full-board and half-board rates available for artist and writers. Please see our web site for details : (website: hidden)...Read more

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Additional Location Information

Montcabrier is on the edge of the Lot département of south-west France, near the better-known Dordogne and Aquitaine. The area has been inhabited since prehistory. One of the major sites, the cave at Pech Merle, has images made by our ancestors that are some 24,600 years old.

The village of Montcabrier is enchanting, with its medieval houses of rose-ocre limestone, surrounded by woodland. The region is unspoilt and offers many opportunities for walks, visits to historic sites, river trips.

Being situated on the village square, there is always plenty of space parking. A garage is also available. For those who do not want to come with their own transport we can collect you from certain train stations or Bergerac airport (see full details on the Access page of our web site).

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Last updated on February 08, 2015

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Overall Rating

Comfort and hospitality in a small hilltop village in the Lot Va

Left on 05/20/2012 for a stay in April 2012 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

Atelier de la Rose, located in the small historic hilltop village of Montcabrier, is a B&B; and artist retreat big on hospitality and homely-comfort.

I took the option of full board during my two week residency. Being a vegetarian is not often easy in France, but for Sally, the owner, it was no problem. She is a marvellous cook and provided a wonderfully varied menu, as well as introducing me to the companionable Malbec, a fine wine from the local region. The village has one general shop which is also a well-known artesan bakery with the kind of bread people will happily make a detour to buy.

Sally, an art historian, was a mine of valuable information in getting to know the Lot Valley. She also advised me on the many local walks, and will take guided walks if requested. Another attraction in this small village is the small museum, Le Livre et la Lettre.

For those like myself arriving by public transport, it is not impossible, as arrangements can easily be made with Sally for a lift from the closest bus stop 15 minutes away.

Atelier de la Rose is off the beaten track, and very much worth the effort made in getting there.

Exquisite tiny village, superb welcome

Left on 12/25/2011 for a stay in October 2011 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

I had the delectable pleasure of staying as a resident artist with Sally Gaucheron in October of this year. The whole Lot valley is stunning and a haven of peace, and the tiny village, a medieval "bastide," will be a revelation to foreigners unfamiliar with this region. The real treat, though, is the charming little atelier de la Rose and the exceptional reception of Sally Gaucheron. As a resident artist I basked in her combination of warmth, humor and knowledge of art and the area, but appreciated just as much her scrupulous respect of privacy and discreet attention to the working writer or painter's needs. The little atelier is a gem, and after a day of work broken only by the sound of the bells in the church two doors away, you can reward yourself with one of Sally's scrumptious meals and discover her very thorough knowledge of art history and her scintillating intelligence. To any urban dweller in need of peace, artist or otherwise, this is the place!

A Great Experience in the Lot Valley

Left on 10/06/2011 for a stay in July 2011 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

I have been once before to Montcabrier in May 2006. During our stay there in different lodgings we were escorted on walking and sightseeing trails by Sally Gaucheron. Our experience then prompted me to return but this time to Sally's B & B. My partner and I occupied the whole B & B and Sally looked after us extremely well. The accommodation is basic but very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Sally provided us with breakfast every morning and two dinners during our stay which were very good.

Sally really went the extra mile and was determined to give us a wonderful visit and travel experience. She has become a good friend and we will definitely be back to see her and lovely Montcabrier.

An incredible dream

Left on 10/03/2011 for a stay in October 2010 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

The post card is in 3D in l'Atelier de la rose, Montcabrier.
Customized service, good food... I felt at home, and had a very inspiring stay, which helped to work on my manuscript and my drawings.
I surely recommend this place.

Vivian
Washington, USA

A Hidden Treasure

Left on 09/30/2011 for a stay in September 2011 | Vivian

I stayed at atelier de la Rose from September 1-28th as a resident artist and loved every day I spent there. The quiet community of Montcabrier combined with Sally Gaucheron's excellent attention to detail and service allowed me to fully enjoy my month in France.

Sally is an excellent businesswoman. She is attentive, obliging, courteous, and professional. She is also very knowledgeable about medieval architecture and ancient art history and serves as a tour guide as well. Sally will go out of her way to make sure you have the best time possible in Montcabrier.

I enjoyed sitting down in the evenings and sharing my dinners with Sally- an excellent cook as well as an excellent conversationalist.

The thing I appreciated about Sally was that she respected my space and my privacy, but was warm and friendly as well- a hard to find combo.

I left atelier de la Rose two days ago and can't wait to come back and visit! I highly recommend this nice little hidden treasure in The Lot.

extraordinary; far beyond my highest expectations

Left on 09/29/2011 for a stay in September 2011 | Roger Gale

Sally is the best: she puts an enormous amount of time in to assure her guests have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. She gives her all; she is organized and flexible; has a ringing passion for the region; and knows the arts and history. Her place is great, in the heart of a bastide. The accommodations and food are first class and informal both.

Excellent bilingual hospitality, service, countryside--the Lot

Left on 09/27/2011 for a stay in September 2010 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

The service was friendly, efficient and caring; the accommodation was simple but comfortable; the location, in an ancient "Bastide" village, was awesome. My favourite feature was the hospitality and my least favourite thing was having to leave after only three days.

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